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Proteins are complex molecules that are made up of amino acids. They can be found in every cell in the body, and carry out vital processes that keep human beings alive. Mutations in proteins can lead to a multitude of diseases, the most common being cancer.

SARS-CoV-2 mutations occur in essentially the same locations, research finds

New research from the University of Nebraska-Lincoln has shown that the mutations arising in the COVID-19-causing SARS-CoV-2 virus seem to run in the family -- or at least the genus of coronaviruses most dangerous to humans.

14 Jul 2021

Mass spectrometry: An important tool to unravel mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease

Mass spectrometry has emerged as an important analytical tool for gaining a better understanding of mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease (HD), alongside the increased availability of cell and animal models of the disease.

14 Jul 2021

Study identifies SARS-CoV-2 spike conformation exposing potential new therapeutic targets

Researchers in the United States have demonstrated that the viral spike protein used by severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) to infect host cells adopts an open conformation exposing novel epitopes that could serve as targets for therapeutic strategies to protect against coronavirus disease 2019 (COVID-19).

14 Jul 2021

Molecular dynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors

A new study reports the results of molecular dynamic simulations that were performed in an effort to identify new drugs that could be effective against SARS-CoV-2.

13 Jul 2021

Research provides an update on how electrical impulses in the heart travel from cell to cell

The rhythm in a working heart is regulated by electrical impulses. Disturbances of this bioelectrical process can result in cardiac arrhythmias, or irregularities in heartbeat -- a common ailment that can lead to illness and death.

13 Jul 2021

Neutralizing aptamers block SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

A new study describes the clinical utility of aptamers against SARS-CoV-2.

13 Jul 2021

Scientists identify existing drugs that may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 virus

The COVID-19 pandemic has caused more than 600,000 deaths in the United States since the start of 2020 and more than 4 million globally.

13 Jul 2021

Blood test could be a simple and effective method for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 infection

A blood test that quantifies the protein ACE2, the cellular protein which allows entry of the coronavirus into cells, as well as ACE2 fragments, produced as a result of interaction with the virus, could be a simple and effective method for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 infection, according to a study led by Javier Sáez-Valero, from the UMH-CSIC Neurosciences Institute in Alicante, published in FASEB Journal.

13 Jul 2021

Study reveals how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can develop into a life-threatening complication

Researchers revealed how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can develop into a life-threatening complication.

13 Jul 2021

Scientists develop mouse-specific SARS-CoV-2 strains that efficiently replicate in standard laboratory mice

A team of scientists in France recently developed a mouse-adapted strain of SARS-CoV-2 that efficiently replicates in the lungs of standard laboratory mice and induces mild to moderate disease. The study is currently available on the bioRxiv* preprint server.

13 Jul 2021

“React and inject”: synthetic peptide-modified nanodiamonds as emergency pan-coronavirus vaccines

A recent study published in the MDPI journal, Pathogens, describes a coronavirus peptide vaccine antigen in the form of nanodiamond-based formulations, that demonstrated a robust and long-lasting immune response. The nanodiamonds proved to be a powerful and versatile platform for antigen conjugation. This could make it a safe and effective strategy for the production of off-the-shelf vaccines against multiple coronaviruses.

13 Jul 2021

Review details clinical signs of SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic and wild cats

Now, a new systematic review has been published in the journal Animals that focuses on the clinical symptoms in felines diagnosed with SARS-CoV-2 worldwide.

13 Jul 2021

Natural compound 'pheophorbide a' demonstrates robust antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

A team of scientists from France has recently demonstrated photosensitive antiviral activity of the natural compound pheophorbide a (Pba) against a broad range of enveloped viruses, including coronaviruses.

12 Jul 2021

India’s national school feeding program may offer intergenerational nutrition benefits

Women who received free meals in primary school have children with improved linear growth, according to a new study by researchers at the International Food Policy Research Institute.

12 Jul 2021

Selective immunotoxins may help treat liver fibrosis

Chronic alcohol abuse and hepatitis can injure the liver and lead to fibrosis, the buildup of collagen and scar tissue. As a potential approach to treating liver fibrosis, University of California San Diego School of Medicine researchers and their collaborators are looking for ways to stop liver cells from producing collagen.

12 Jul 2021

Specialized protein appears to regulate key step in cancer metastasis

Researchers have identified a specialized protein that appears to help prevent tumor cells from entering the bloodstream and spreading to other parts of the body.

12 Jul 2021

Study sheds light on immune processes involved in long COVID

Researchers in the United States have provided important insights into the immune processes that may be associated with post-acute sequelae of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) infection – also referred to as long COVID (coronavirus disease 2019).

12 Jul 2021

Nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria offer protection against meningitis

A world-first trial has shown that nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria protect against meningitis.

12 Jul 2021

New insights can guide precise personalized hepatocellular carcinoma medicine

A research group led by Prof. PIAO Hailong from the Dalian Institute of Chemical Physics (DICP) of the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS) identified hepatocellular carcinoma (HCC) subtypes with distinctive metabolic phenotypes through bioinformatics and machine learning methods, and elucidated the potential mechanisms based on a metabolite-protein interaction network and multi-omics data.

12 Jul 2021

New research examines the elimination of the B.1.362 + L452R variant in Israel

Is it possible to completely get rid of severe acute respiratory syndrome coronavirus 2 (SARS-CoV-2) variants? New research led by Neta S. Zuckerman of Sheba Medical Center in Israel suggests it’s possible. Their report details the upsurge of a B.1.362 variant harboring the L452R mutation that eventually disappeared due to vaccination efforts and the presence of more robust variants.

12 Jul 2021

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SARS-CoV-2 mutations occur in essentially the same locations, research finds

Mass spectrometry: An important tool to unravel mechanisms underlying Huntington's disease

Study identifies SARS-CoV-2 spike conformation exposing potential new therapeutic targets

Molecular dynamic analysis of SARS-CoV-2 inhibitors

Research provides an update on how electrical impulses in the heart travel from cell to cell

Neutralizing aptamers block SARS-CoV-2 infection in vitro

Scientists identify existing drugs that may inhibit SARS-CoV-2 virus

Blood test could be a simple and effective method for monitoring SARS-CoV-2 infection

Study reveals how non-alcoholic fatty liver disease can develop into a life-threatening complication

Scientists develop mouse-specific SARS-CoV-2 strains that efficiently replicate in standard laboratory mice

“React and inject”: synthetic peptide-modified nanodiamonds as emergency pan-coronavirus vaccines

Review details clinical signs of SARS-CoV-2 infection in domestic and wild cats

Natural compound 'pheophorbide a' demonstrates robust antiviral activity against SARS-CoV-2 in vitro

India’s national school feeding program may offer intergenerational nutrition benefits

Selective immunotoxins may help treat liver fibrosis

Specialized protein appears to regulate key step in cancer metastasis

Study sheds light on immune processes involved in long COVID

Nose drops of modified 'friendly' bacteria offer protection against meningitis

New insights can guide precise personalized hepatocellular carcinoma medicine

New research examines the elimination of the B.1.362 + L452R variant in Israel

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